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Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Freedom from Abuse

When I served as an elected official, I truly enjoyed much of the work I did. I loved my community. I loved partnering with citizens and…

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Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Where I Was At: 2 Pandemics and Mental Health Toolbox

I share snippets of my mental wellness journey in an effort to destigmatize seeking mental health care, to let others know that they are…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

My Continuous Mental Healthcare Journey

A few years ago, I wrote a piece for a local newspaper talking about my mental healthcare journal. It’s cute. I thought I had had my last…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Supporting One Another

This piece has been difficult for me to write, as this past week has brought mental health care and the stigma associated with it center…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Mental Health

WhenI was an elected official, I had a general rule of not respond to negative critiques about my colleagues or myself. But sometimes? I…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

My Family’s Immigration Story

My parents immigrated to the US during the Brain Drain of the 50s-70s when a large amount of physicians were recruited by the US to move…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Assimilation and Church

I loved going to church as a kid. I’ve always been a history buff and an avid reader. I love singing (especially Christmas songs). I love…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Experience 9/11 as a Brown Girl in the South

After some serious thought after the experiencing baseless attacks on my character, motives for running for office, and family, I’ve…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Assimilation and Doritos

Since moving back to Tennessee, I’ve seen many bumper stickers, memes, and flippant comments being shared by Tullahomans about…

Feb 15

Feb 15

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

Rupa Shukla Blackwell

I'm a former elected official who is processing the abuse experienced as a progressive, brown, female politician in the South. This is my medium.

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